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Posted on: 24 Jan 2022

What can Make a Birth Traumatic?

The birth of a baby is usually one of life’s most joyful events, but the delivery itself can be one of the most traumatic. This can be for many reasons.

Posted on: 12 Nov 2021

Importance of Early Diagnosis of Sepsis

Sepsis can be a devastating illness, leaving sufferers with life changing injuries such as limb loss. Early treatment can help to reduce the chance of suffering from these types of serious injuries because many cases of sepsis are caused by bacterial infections and can be treated with antibiotics.

Posted on: 20 Oct 2021

Can Using Forceps or a Vacuum In Delivery Cause Injuries to My Baby?

The birth of a baby is a joyous event, and midwives and obstetricians do everything they can to ensure a safe and normal delivery. But delivery can be hazardous, particularly for those going through their first pregnancy and labour.

Posted on: 11 Oct 2021

How Medical Negligence Causes Erb’s Palsy

Erb’s Palsy is an injury to the brachial plexus - a network of nerves that send signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder, arm and hand. It’s essentially when the nerves in the brachial plexus are torn or damaged, and can occur during childbirth.

Posted on: 06 Oct 2021

What Happens to Compensation Awarded to a Child with Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral Palsy compensation for a child can cover the cost of any specialist support, treatment and equipment they may need, such as a suitable place to live, a case manager, caring costs and physiotherapy.

Posted on: 01 Oct 2021

Check Yourself Regularly to Spot Breast Cancer Sooner

A woman in the UK is given the devastating news that they’ve got breast cancer every ten minutes. But if it’s detected early enough, breast cancer is treatable and you can make a full recovery.

Posted on: 31 Aug 2021

NHS Should Improve Cauda Equina Care

A national plan to help patients with symptoms of Cauda Equina get timely treatment should be put in place, a new report has said.

Posted on: 03 Aug 2021

Have You Received Treatment from Surgeon Paul Carter at Parkside Hospital?

Our Medical Negligence Solicitors are representing a woman after she had surgery under the care of a Surgeon at Parkside Hospital in Wimbledon, and are concerned that other patients may also have been given substandard treatment.

Posted on: 02 Aug 2021

How Can I Complain to the NHS?

If you’re unhappy with the treatment you’ve received from the NHS, you can complain to the healthcare provider that treated you, such as a GP practice or hospital.

Posted on: 28 Jun 2021

Claiming Compensation for Wrong Site Surgery

Having surgery can be very worrying, as operations may carry a certain level of risk. That’s why you’d usually be told about recognised complications before having a procedure, and give your consent on the understanding that the surgeon would exercise appropriate skill and care.

Posted on: 02 Jun 2021

How to Claim Against a GP Surgery for Medical Negligence

If you’re claiming compensation for medical negligence by a GP in England or Wales, it must be proved that the standard of care you received fell below what you’d expect from a reasonably competent health professional, and that you were injured as a result.

Posted on: 11 May 2021

Do I Need to Use a Medical Negligence Solicitor Near Me?

When choosing a Medical Negligence Solicitor to help you claim compensation, you don’t need to use a firm that’s local to you.

Posted on: 27 Apr 2021

Cauda Equina Claims: Why Medical Evidence is So Important

Independent medical evidence is a crucial part of Cauda Equina claims for compensation, as it must be proven that a clinical error happened and that this caused your subsequent health problems.

Posted on: 20 Apr 2021

Eye Injuries Reported at Woodthorpe Hospital, Nottingham

Our Medical Negligence Solicitors are offering a free claims assessment to cataract patients who believe they received negligent care from Woodthorpe Hospital in Nottingham.

Posted on: 14 Apr 2021

No Follow-up Appointments for Aintree Hospital’s Gastroenterology Patients

Nearly 10,000 patients haven’t been given follow-up appointments at Aintree Hospital’s gastroenterology department over the last six years.

Posted on: 29 Mar 2021

How Can Medical Negligence be Proven?

To successfully claim medical negligence compensation, it must be proven that the care you were given was below the expected standard and that this has caused you an injury.

Posted on: 23 Mar 2021

What is Erb’s Palsy?

Erb’s Palsy is an injury that occurs when the nerves in a baby’s upper arm are damaged. These injuries usually occur following a difficult birth, and are caused by excessive pulling or stretching of the baby’s head or arm after the baby has become stuck during a vaginal birth.

Posted on: 10 Mar 2021

Making a Medical Negligence Claim - Step by Step Guide

Our Medical Negligence Solicitors offer a free claims assessment, so we can speak to you about your situation and assess the chances of you making a successful medical negligence claim.

Posted on: 02 Feb 2021

Will Claiming Against a Hospital Affect My Treatment?

Claiming compensation for medical negligence doesn’t affect your right to hospital treatment. Your rights remain the same irrespective of whether you decide to complain to the hospital or take legal action.

Posted on: 25 Jan 2021

How Medical Records Can Help a Medical Negligence Claim

Your medical records can help our Medical Negligence Solicitors work out if you’ve been given substandard treatment, how badly you’ve been injured and if what’s happened has made an existing health condition worse.